Senior Procurement Manager

Sigmar Recruitment; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Health Cash Plan

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity

Generous Annual Leave

Death in Service Cover

Learning & Development Opportunities

Paid Medical Appointments

Free Onsite Parking

Early Finish Every Friday

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is assisting a leading manufacturing business in Craigavon to find an experienced Senior Procurement Manager. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to shape procurement strategy and manage supplier relationships while achieving operational excellence.

The successful candidate will lead supplier sourcing and negotiations, ensuring quality and cost targets are met. The position comes with a competitive salary of up to £55,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package, making it

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in procurement or supply chain management in manufacturing.
• Strong track record of delivering cost-saving initiatives.
• Sound understanding of supply chain, inventory, and purchasing principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies for the business.
• Manage supplier negotiations and address supply chain risks.
• Drive procurement efficiencies and ensure timely material availability.
• Lead and develop the procurement team.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Contract management

Procurement improvement

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

ERP and MRP systems

Education

Degree in Supply Chain

CIPS qualification

Job description

Senior Procurement Manager

We are currently partnering with a leading manufacturing business in the Craigavon area to recruit an experienced Procurement Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing organisation where you'll take ownership of procurement strategy, supplier performance, and purchasing activities, ensuring the business delivers operational excellence while achieving commercial objectives.

Salary

Up to £55,000 DOE + comprehensive benefits package

Working Hours

• Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 5:15pm
• Friday: 8:00am - 12:00pm or
• Monday to Thursday: 7:00am - 4:00pm
• Friday: 7:00am - 12:00pm

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies to support business and operational objectives.
• Lead supplier sourcing activities, tender processes, contract negotiations, and supplier selection.
• Manage supplier relationships, ensuring quality, service, delivery, and cost targets are achieved.
• Drive procurement efficiencies and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Monitor supplier performance and address risks within the supply chain.
• Ensure timely availability of materials to support production schedules.
• Support inventory management initiatives and working capital improvements.
• Lead and develop the procurement team, promoting continuous improvement and best practice.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Finance teams.
• Provide regular reporting and analysis on procurement performance and market trends.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience within procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong track record of supplier negotiation and contract management.
• Experience delivering cost-saving initiatives and procurement improvement projects.
• Excellent commercial awareness and decision-making ability.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Sound understanding of supply chain, inventory, and purchasing principles.
• Experience using ERP and MRP systems.
• Degree qualified in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• CIPS qualification would be beneficial.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £55,000, depending on experience.
• Private Healthcare.
• Health Cash Plan.
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Benefits.
• Generous Annual Leave.
• Death in Service Cover.
• Learning & Development Opportunities.
• Paid Medical Appointments.
• Free Onsite Parking.
• Early Finish Every Friday.
• Opportunity to play a key role within a successful and expanding manufacturing business.